…last autumn. Holboellia latifolia subsp. chartacea Holboellia latifolia subsp. chartacea Eucommia ulmoides with elm-like leaves is a Chinese tree used to make rubber. These appear to be flower bracts which…

…100 spikes of L giganteum open. R coulteri very good. The three beds of tea roses remain good.Sweet peas open. 1899 – JCW The first of the autumn cyclamen open….

…late daffodil flowering in full shade. late daffodil Prunus matsumae-hanagasa (‘Pink Parasol’) planted last autumn is a good show already. These new Matsumae cherries are a must for all serious…

…anomala spp. quelpartensis Quercus palustris ‘Flaming Suzy’ presumably performs in the autumn or have I missed a spring show? Quercus palustris ‘Flaming Suzy’ Quercus palustris ‘Flaming Suzy’ Corylopsis spicata ‘Golden…

…here for the autumn. Of the 16 only 11 have survived (one was moved) and the old plans take a bit of working out with the reference books to get…

…reshooting beautifully (two named – ‘Tinner’s Bush’ and ‘High Sheriff’). Rhododendron williamsianum x Rhododendron decorum Picrasma quassioides coming into leaf. A Chinese/Japanese small, ornamental, hardy tree with good autumn colour….

…years ago. At Windsor Great Park they make much use of this in the landscape and in avenues. Good autumn colour too. So we have planted quite a few Amelanchier…

…pollard this tree in the autumn. Tilia cordata ‘Winter Orange’ Very good deep yellow flowers on Berberis wilsoniae. Berberis wilsoniae Berberis wilsoniae Then another rather special moment to rival seeing…

…up to 15-18ft tall and could probably do with a chop down themselves next autumn or spring. It is in the triflora subsection of rhododendrons along with Rhododendron augustinii and…

…nicely. Only planted in the Autumn. If only the names were a bit easier on the tongue. Prunus ‘Horinji’ Prunus ‘Horinji’ Magnolia ‘Lemon Star’ (syn ‘Swedish Star’) is just out…

…11th named storm since the start of the autumn. In a typical year there are 6 or 7 named storms. 2023 – CHW Decent flowers now on Jaimie’s new cross:…

…first time after planting last autumn. Leaves with the flowers. Lindera lancei (BSWJ 1118) Lindera lancei (BSWJ 1118) Magnolia ‘Sprite Rite’ one of the few to escape from the deluge….

…the pair headed off last autumn for a couple of months and took their one surviving signet with them. He came back with them but they never allowed him near…

…looks more true to name. Schinus latifolius Not much further on with these dull plant puzzles. Nick left the following plants with us: Coprosma ‘Autumn Orange’ Coprosma grandiflora Melicytus crassifolius…

…has. Chusquea culeou Chusquea culeou Fargesia nitida ‘Juizahaigou I’ or syn. ‘Red Panda’ – superb form of this species with reddish canes in spring and autumn. Fargesia nitida ‘Juizahaigou I’…

…any at all this autumn. Cotoneaster glomeratus Magnolia ‘Pickard’s Ruby’ x M. ‘J.C. Williams’ – worth registering and naming? (or has it already been?) Asia might check the list. Magnolia…

…Rather good but not that different to other species which flower early in the season. Illicium species flower in spring, summer and autumn. Illicium philippinense (CWJ 12466) Illicium philippinense (CWJ…

…introductions, as described by Maurice, which we do have growing here already: Camellia trichocarpa Camellia chekiangoleosa – better than Camellia japonica Sorbus ulleungensis – TOP 5 of species. Autumn colour….

…autumn. At least we have made a start on a dry day. space space This camellia hedge was bought from the nursery 10 to 12 years ago. It now shields…

…Magnolia ‘Princess Margaret’ Drimys granatensis v. grandiflora (BSWJ 10777) planted last autumn has not enjoyed the winter and is half dead. Drimys granatensis v. grandiflora (BSWJ 10777) Bird shit from…